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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-12-15
Report Of the Assistant Judges
OF THE
Financial Condition
OF THE
COUNTY OF LAMOILLE.

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1928 OF
the Revised Laws of Vermont. we, the Assistant
Judges of the County of LamOille, hereby make
and publish our Report for the Fiscal Year end
ing Nov Both, 1887, of such parts of the TreaSur-
erS Report, show the income of the county for
the year. the amount paid by the Treasurer, and
the indebtedness of the County of LamOille, and
such other facts as we deem important as to the
financial condition of the county, viz
RECEIPTS.
Cash in Treasury Nov. 3Oth. 1886, S34 OF
Received from the State Auditor, order
for the County's share of pedlers'
licenses, 81 %
Received on per capita tax ordered by
the Judges Dec, 1885, 615 10
$3.50 90
DISBURSEMENTS.
Whole amount of orders paid by the
Treasurer for the fiscal year ending
Nov. 3Oth, 1887, S2O2 20
INDEBTEDNESS.
Estimated expenses Dec. list, 1887, for
which orders have not been drawn, 1920 90
Estimated expenses for the fiscal year
ending Nov 30th, 1888, 586 90
Total amount to be provided for. s7O6 90
RESOURCES OF THE COUNTY.
Cash in Treasury Nov. Both, 1886. S34 OF
3Oth, 1887, 652 22-S6S6 %
Disbursements during the year, 202 20
Leaving cash in Treasury Nov. 3Oth, 1887, S4s4 90
Probable income from pedlerS' licenses, 81 90
Making net resources for ensuing year. 1921 90
Estimated deficit to be provided for
Nov. 80, 1888, s1s4 81
Given under our hands at Hyde Park, in said
county, this 9TH day of Dec, A. d. 1887.
EARL GUYER, Assistant
A. M. KELLEY Judges.
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". W. JEwETT,

Cash pam for Call skins, Eides, Eggs anC
Poultry, at III. II. Elmore's.
MoRRIsvILLE, VT
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DrJA. ROBINSON.
z. C. GILBERT.

MENTAL SURGEON,
IL Office Portland st, MORRIsvILLE, Vt.
Teeth extracted without pain, by the cocaine
method. aS-Work in all branches WARRANTED.
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J. r WILSON,, D. D. 5.
Successor to DR.. Peck
Dental Rooms, Main Street.
SIFYES (work warranted.) JOHNSON, VT
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
Waldwick Waits.

Eds I}ib5ue,-Thinking that an
item or two from this locality would
not come amss in your valuable pa
| per, we hereby append few
The young folks mutual Improve
ment society is progressing finely.
They have "a membership Of sixty.
No doubt many Of the best farm
ers Of Waldwick and vicinity were
considerably surprised by the late
enow storm.
As one Of 1agueyilIe's most prom
ineut citizens was returning from
the city his nose suddenly encouu-
tered a wme fence, thereby greatly
delaying his arrival home. lie
ought to "intorm."
Owing 10 lhe disagreeablc weather
Sabbath school viii not be organ
lzed until next Sunday, April Sd.
Several OF our teachers attended
the examination in Darlington last
Tuesday.
Ed. Nicholas IL agent for the cell
ebrated Casaday piow
Our Honorable Assemblyman, G..
G. Cox, viii be relieved from bis Of
iiciaI duties for time about Apr -.
Miss Wearne and the Misses llar-
ris are guests at I'd Nicholas.
Harry White, Of sulphur Springs,
Iowa, IL visiting relatives and friends
1T Mineral Point and vicinity.
Our townsmau, john WooIcock,
will return to Colorado about May !.
Miss Burke viii commence her
l4th term Of school in Cox school
house April lth.
Having recovered from her re-
cent illness Miss Eta Ioiinger has
returned 10 school la Darlington.
Willis Harris is suffering from "a
a broken collar bone, caused oy fall
ing from a house.
LAPsUs IISGC.E.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
I WONDER

Ii Macarthur is "A tramp?
If it's not best to choose wife
that will wash?
If the visitors thought Abe's eff
nalN a success.
If q fellow goes very fast when
he is on his ear.
If winter gave us his parting
salutstion on Sunday?
viii the railroad commissioners
ride on free passes
Why IL is that SO many retired
farmers are too poor TO take their
town paper?
Why 80 many Of our gents are
adopting the plan of wearing base
ball mustache?
If there is greater glory in never
falling or in rising every time we
fail?
Whether riches will ever take
wings aud fly away, if you sprinkle
the salt of economy and prudence
on his tail?
If any man can enjoy sunshine
if he persists in turning his back
TO the sun?
If it is known that:
Full many II coat tail that is long and wide
Does from the public gaze two mnnstrOus
patches hide
Why man without brains fire.
quently has the most imposing head
stone when he is dead.
If it ia not noble part of every
true life to learn TO undo what has
been wrongly done?
1t Fiddick's sweet voice was adj
mired by those around while trying
to sing some Of the Jubilee COS.
songs during their entertainment.
If a person when going into a
store and asking for the change Of
quarter of dollar is aware that
there are 2l5 different ways Of
making change for it?
Whether the Blble will over be
popular AS campaign document
How to make q Maltese cross?
BY stepping on his tail.
II IL IL not j wise chllQ Jnal re-
semblcs It's richest relauye3
Why dentists chew gum? Is
it good for teetsf
If a girl after coming home from
her first dance doesn't have . new
step shown her by her father
Why SO many people forget that:
There are upttlc3 everywhere
/ But smooth gccon grasses are more common
stills
/ The blue OF Heavon is larger than the cloud.
SEEDS, cheapest IN market flax,
timothy clover aud oats saved es
pecially for seeding purposes Call
ND nm Or ,,nnr.nIf ~ lNhlI.1a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
1o WN CAUCUS.

There will be another town
caucus held at the Town Hall, in the
town Of Mineral Point, next Satur-
day, April ID, at 2 o'clock p. NJ. to
nominate town officers for the en-
suing wear. PER Con-.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
LINDEN LOCALS.

Mr.. Samuel Buckett, while labor
ing under fit of temporary insaui-
ty on Friday last, cut his throat
with a razor. He had been sick for
several days, and on Thursday night,
loaded his gun aud threatened To
kill his wife. On Friday morning
he got up and went out in the
country, about two miles, to his
brother farm; came back in the
evening, and took his razor, telling
his wife he was going to shave him
self. She persuaded him to wait
until morning, and he consented
A short time aftcrward he again
took his razor, went TO the glass,
said, "here goes, and drew it across
his throat, cutting cash almost
from ear To ear. Drs. Stull and
Wilcox, assisted by DR.. A. Gull
ahan, Of Madison, attended him. He
lived until Monday afternoon at 4
O'Clock, when he breathed his last.
lie leaves . wife and six children TO
mourn his loss, five girls and one
boy, the youngest, a girl, is about 8
years OF age. lie was buried on
Wednesday with Grand Army hon.
ors Let us throw the mantle Of
charity over his errors, aud remem-
Der him only as comrade and broth
er, Tor there is not one perfect
Mr.. John Hoar offers for sale his
valuable farm, situated about two
miles west Of the village. ltis all
first class prairie land, aud viii be
sold on reasonable terms, before or
after planted 1t is under a high
state OF cultivation with first-class
improvements.
Mr. John Bauen lost valuable
mare last week by being strauglod
in the night with rope halter, with
which it was tied, in the stable
Henry Powell left last week for
Linn Grove, Iowa, his future home.
VIM Pollard has rented the old
Jeffrey farm Of J. J. Ross, for a
term Of five years.
Mr.. Charles GlanyiIIe has gone
to Iron Mountain on visit.
Miss Kate Richards has returned
from visit with Mrs. NJ. q. Hark
er, Of Edmund.
Pursuant to call the delegates
from the several school districts
met in convention in the town hall
Tuesday, March 20th, to nominate
town ticket. On motion, Francis
Little was elected chairman, and j.
J. Heathcock secretary. The com
mittee appointed on credentials
made it's report, and, aftei a good
deal OF balloting, Che following
ticket WAS nominated.
For Supervisorg i w IaylOr.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

in Missouri, and w. H. Bennett,
the present editor of the NJ. p.
Tribune and state superintendent
for Wisconsin. A reunion of ola
typoes who have been apart for
twenty-five years. Oh, but won't
there be fun for the cold boys"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
saloon Business for Sale.

Owing to the fact that city laws
and its officers are 50 severe, | am
DESTROYS Of selling my saloon busi-
ness, at once. Price and terms ruIs-
enable. Apply to meat my place.
> DUPPLER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
Personal Points.

Nellie Day returned last week
from visit with friends at Edmund
Jas. McMullen who has com.
pleted his three years. course at the
timers trade with Martin & Toay,
struck out for the west this week.
May good luck attend him.
An agreeable call was extended
the tribune on Saturday by Mrs.
Geo. Woolrich.
MIR. Frank Wunderle, proprieto =
of the Mineral Point pop factory, is
deyoting this week to business in
Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mrs. w. II. Bennett and two
youngest boys are off for Eau Claire.
-sam' Coad, Jr., left yesterday
for California.
Miss Eliza Argall started on
Wednesday for Lacrosse to spend
the summer with her sister, Mrs.
David Byce.
Miss Hattie Gates returned
from the Madison University on
Wednesday evening for weeks
vacation with home friends.
E. NJ. Church took this morn.
ing's train for Janesville.
Mrs. Chas. Curry, formerly of
this city, now of San Francisco, ar
rived here in company with her
second son, John, last Thursday
evening. John who has developed
into an inteGgene aud stirring
young man, remained only till Sat
urday when he left for home via
St Paul. Mrs. Curry remained over
Sunday, departing Monday for a
visi with relatives in Illinois, with
the intention Of coming this way
again before returning to CaIifor-
nia. We learned that the oldest
son is a member of the California
legislature,
Miss Lizzie Robinson, Of this
city, who is teacher in the Dodge
vile high school, is spending vaca-
tion at home.
Mr. Cyrus Cole of Allen lodge,
Waldwick, Mr.. Thos, Bracken and
Miss Alice Parkinson Of Willow
Springs and the Misses Ruth Trebil-
cock and Clara Penhalegon, Of
Emery lodge, this city, represented
their lodges AT the District Lodge
session held at ShulIsburg this week.
Jas. w. Hutchison, accompanied
by his brother miller, took busi-
ness trip to Chicago this week.
Ed. owen, Guy Cobb and Abe
Potter attended a CLUB dance at
Dodgeville last Friday.
Mr.. Willie Clark, formerly one
of Mineral Points fair sons, is
sojourning with his numerous
/ friends in this city. lie attends
! college at Evanston, iii.
Mrs. Penrose, wife Of "Buly"
native Of this city, has been up
from Chicago the past week, the
guest Of Mrs. VIM. Uren, Mr.. and
Mrs. Penroso intend to depart for
Oregon this spring, to join father
and mother. We may expect visit
from Bill ,r he embark8.
Mrs. Annie Bennott, teacher Of
the Plum Grove school, finished
the winter term last Friday. The
same will be resumed by her after a
prouacted vacation.
VIM. Varcoe and family left on
Friday for their new home in Cali
foroia. 'Tis hoped they will realize
their desires to the fullest extent.
Hon. Moses NJ. Strong has
sold Tie Phoenix Company mining
lands in New Diggings to a New
York party for the sum of 10000.
1t is the intention Of the purchaser
70 clear up the old level and pros
pect for lead ore.
Alderman LaMalle, as a repre-
sentative of the firm Of Gundry,
Gray 65 Co., Is at the metropolis for
the purpose Of selecting spring
goods He will make special
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

on Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week. The first day was occupied
in comforting the District Degree on
delegates entitled to receive the
same, and in discussing methods of
advancing work in the district. On
the second day Mr. Richardson, ID.
c. L. of the lst district of H., ad-
dressed the convention. The re
mainder Of the session was taken up
socially such as short speeches,
music, etc. The courteous, whole
souled treatment extended delegates
by the Shullsburg people, did much
toward making the session a very
enjoyable event,
DELLER is now securing his new
stock of spring style hats to which
he invites the attention OF all in
want of something neat and stylish.
The assortment is large and com
plete.
A PIECE of wreckless deviltry was
INDUCED in by four young men
named Watson, Leyingston, Skeif
and Ferris at New Providence,
about four miles west of Linden,
one morning last week Shortly
after the school was opened, which
is taught by Miss Maggie Little,
daughter of Hon. Francis Little,
these four young men passed by the
school house in rig and one Of
them drew a revolver and deliber
ately fired through the window.
The glass was badly shattered, az a
the ball sped oyer the heads of the
children sitting in their seats, and
lodged III the plastering on the
other side One girl received a
cash in the face from piece OF
broken glass, which, fortunately,
was the nearest to serious results.
Such wrecklessness with so many
children's lives in danger is shock
ing, and had ought not to be toIer-
ated in this enlightened age.
A secondhand piano, in tirst-class
condition, can be bought reasonable.
Call at the residence of Jas. Hutch
ison. lows
FOLLOWING is the programme of
concert by the Mineral Point Band
on Easter Monday:
1,-Grand Overtime .......... ... brooke
BY Band
--Screnade. -........ .......... Ripley
Introduction, Quartette for saxaphone. Alto
hc n, Euphonium and Bassoon, followed
10y two grand movements of fun band.
3.-Soprano solo,
Miss Maxeiner.
Medley Quartette te.................... White
Introducing the following tavorite songs:
BLOW Yo Winds, The Wolf is on the Hin, -
oI4 t oatam ' Rucl p' g pno IN lt Wy Ly5g Stt o1@ &
by the Mill" Use Going Back to Dixie,
..n'a nom ooluno" o, ..,,, lea' "hile ano Blue
with me, Row, Brother, ROW.
Osborne, Hankins, Charles sn5 Auguiu.
Band. ''''' -
o. Bass solo.
n., ;. J. Osborne
r,a~t, Gu, ~, so' .'op'''ao , anu quo 70, ..
Thornton
s...., ,.,... o'ut bersaHd' r
Rand '''''' 00D
10 -Quartette The Moonlight Dawn" White
osborne, Hankins, Charles aud Angwn.
I.-Minneapolis Exposition March Brooke
Band.
Ir will do Won GOOD ,o t,l,s loo,,
At fbe elegant aesort,nant of DaiI
paper At LII Hanscom 81 Co5s
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31


4 caucus of the Republicans Of
tbe cjty of Mineral Point will be
held Monday evening, April 4th, to
nominate candidates for the city
offices to be filled at the approach
inc election. Let there be general
+nrr ont. CRY Con-.
The coming event-the band con
cert and ball.
WIPE out the seminary loan.
That's tie cry of taxpayers.
UANscoM and superior wall paper
90 hand in hand.
TnE pubic schools Of the city let
ont today for a weeks vacation.
CALL and see those light and cool
new stylish stiff hats at Doller's.
Bottle, bottle, who's got the bot
de- to which there hangs tale?
A WHOLE set Of china of so
pieces given away at J. a. Spratler's.
1 NEpubIish a good article on land
I plaster this week, written by Rev,
] E. E. Clough.
/ MARcH's coming was lamb Ike
Il while her going has considerable OF
the lion style.
h The death of DR.. Perkins, Of
Il podgeyllle. has been announced.
/ No particulars.
\ SO wrangIes or rackets at home
i n ronort his week ,All quiet
4 on tho Potomac"
DICK Benson. who has bought
\ GU. John Roberts, butcher, will take
Il hold Of the business tomorrow,
/ AmlIst.
Tuy contributor of ssWaldwick
4 Waits seems to have struck his
fort. We hope there will be no in
termission.
/ Tim Locate Post, Of this city, at
tended the funeral Of Sam'I Bucket,
a. Linden Yesterday. Deceased
',,,,.,,'',. oe ,ha po.+
People who are away from home
ON ra,,es and short Of funds would
do wcIl 10 lose no time in packing
n The WALKING il not frst-class
ia.. now.
MINERAL PorNr is healthy, and
IT,. ph,sieians are having an easy
time SO far as the city is concerned.
">ajno fever" j. the prevailing all
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31


lot of circulars and elaborate
posters for the horse Mambrino Swi-
gert, which has been secured by
John Francis, Jr., for the benefit of
stock raisers in this locality. Many
are the proofs furnished that he is-a
standard bred horse.
HAVING purchased a quantity of
all kinds of hay, parties can be
supplied at very low prices by call
ing at Whites warehouse. Plenty
now on hand. lltf
THE Fourth quarterly meeting
of the p NJ Society will be held
on Sunday and Monday next. Love
feast at 8 a. m. and sacrament after
the evening service. Preaching by
the pastor morning and evening.
Business meeting OIL Monday even
ing after prayer meeting.
THE Burke Fairchild trial for the
murder of his wife, which was
taken up by the circuit court at
Dodgeville last Thusrday, was com.
pleted Oh Tuesday of this week by
the jury bringing in verdict Of
"guilty of nanslaughter in the first
degree" His sentence by Judge
Clementson was for 5 years hard
labor.
For SALE.-One of the most
attractive, well made and easy
riding top buggies possible to be
had. 1t is no cheap affair, but first
class Inquire at this office.
TALK of snow storms. This sec
tion had one set in Saturday even
ing which laid up al spring-like
weather for repairs. The storm con.
tinued without cessation for fully
Is hours, and the fall is estimated
at an inch per hour. 1t was consid-
erably drifted The season is at
hand, however, when "the beautiful"
can't stay long. ia ia; pleasant
dreams.
THE result of the peoples caucus
held in the town hall last Saturday
afternoon was as follows:
Superyisors-Jos. Bennett, chair
man, NJ. J. O'Hare and d. Dayisson.
Clerk-Thos IL. Hoskins.
Treasuer-James McMullen.
Assessor-John Carpenter.
Justices Henry Matthews and
Frederick Gulliner.
Constable Edward Jeffrey.
EREATA.-In the notice of the
death of Mrs. Legate published last
week 3 mistake was made for which
we feel the pangs of chagrin as
keeniy as anybody. Mrs. Legate
was the wife of the late Charles +.
Legate, and mother of Major Geo.
II. Legate Our mistake was in con
founding father and son, aided by
what was regarded as reliable in
formation, 'Iishoped our good inten-
,ious and respect are unquesuoned.
Fresh vegetables every Saturday
at j. A. Spratler's,
The Fisk, or original, Jubilee
Singers at the Opera Hall Saturday
evening were not greeted by more
than half the audience their high
talent was entitled to. The inclem-
ency of the weather had some effect
on the turn out no doubt; but, had
it been a common minstrel show
worse weather than that would have
been necessary to keep the crowd
away The singers maintained their
reputation by rendering about the
sweetest and most melodeous con
cert that is possible. The lack of
appreciation among our people Of
such refined talent is deplored.
You do not any Of you advertise
enough. You ought to use printers
ink every day. You are asleep and
want your business to run itself.
Standing advertisements in a paper
command confidence. The man
who for year lives in one commu-
nifty and leads reputable life, even
though he be of moderate ability,
will grow in confidence and esteem
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

effort to procure the very latest
styles, the best, and what will please
customers.
A, F. Bishop is at Dubuque on
business.
DR.. Pulford is Chicagoing this
week.
Mrs. Harriet Davis, Of Mineral
Point, has bought Thomas Dun
oalfs, house and lot near Mr.. Bar
slows, for $4,000. Her sonin-law
James Levins will occupy it for the
present--Lancaster Teller.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

ENERGETIC parties can find prof
table employment by securing the
agency for Schultz German Com
pounds, something that should be
in every household. Good pay guar
anteed. The number Of agents want.
ed is unlimited. Address Schultz
" Co, Whitewater, Wis. or inquire
of agents at Mrs. G, c. Moore, Min
eral Point. 4w
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

All our own mlHufaCLuTe.
Woman's and Misses shoes pro-
portioultoly low. 4w VIM JAcKA.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

A caucus of the Republicans Of
tbe city Of Mineral Point will be
held Monday evening, April 4th, to
nominate candidates for the city
offices to be filled at the approach
inc election. Let there be general
.,rp ont. CRY Con-.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

best Stock grown guaranteed. Ad-
dress (8tating age). b. l.. Clark %
Co., Nurserymrn, Geneva, y. !.
Nptr li2cY }rG1ttpd
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
Baneficial Department

,5..bod for the accommodation of those
o'5-e i'm want in any way, those who have
vi, or toIipd valuable property. and for those
~ ~, wish 10 sell or exchange. Limit, twenty
VIZ words First insertion FREE, and Tor each
ihr.srtion thereafter TWENTY-FIVE cents
,-oR SALE.-About set Of good harrows at
! me blacksmith shop OF Geo. Day.
ION SAIE.-A few tons Of timothy hay
Zipr dollars per ton on the ground.
N"'' JOHN MCCAIDLE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
The Local Field.

ReDublican City Caucus.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31
Look out lor BargaInsI

In consequence Of which ! offer
my entire stock Of boots aud shoes
~ nDrN INV hnnrnn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

HAVING purchased a quantity of
all kinds Of hay, parties can be
supplied at very low prices by call
ing at Whites warehouse. Plenty
now on hand. lltf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

TINS office has lately turned out
a lot of circulars and elaborate
posters for the horse Mambrino Swi-
gert, which has been secured by
John Francis, Jr., for the benefit of
stock raisers in this locality. Many
are the proofs furnished that he is-a
standard bred horse.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-31

You do not any Of you advertise
enough. You ought to use printers
ink every day. You are asleep and
want your business to run itself
Standing advertisements in a paper
command confidence. The man
who for year lives in one commu.
nifty and leads a reputable life, even
though he be of moderate ability,
will grow in confidence and esteem
Of his fellow. On that principle a
newspaper advertisement becomes
familiar to the eyes of the
public. 1t may seldom be read, still
it makes the name and business of
the man familiar and it's presence in
the columns of paper inspire a
confidence in stability.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-11-05

are well calculated to excite suspicion.
| once hooked a shark which, though 1t
finally escaped, | estimated to have been
fifteen feet long. 1t towed me at steam
boat rate for half a mile, nearly tipping
the boat over several times. During the
heat l stood upon small bow-deck and
held the line in notch in the cutWater.
For some time the excitement OF the
sport prevented any feeling of distrust
in the outlook, but suddenly my eye
caught sight of something in the water,
and looking over l saw at least
half a dozen tiger sharks Of large
size swimming along at full speed and
keeping up with the boat and partly
canted upward. The sight of these mon
sters was unpleasant, to say the least
A few moments later passing boat
with eight oarsmen tossed US rope
and for moment our steed showed evil
dence of towing us both; then the rope
gave out, and | lost the largest man-eater
| ever hooked. The next day twelve-foot
shark was taken and successfully placed
in the ditch or moat around Fort Jetfer-
son-the famous prison of Dry Tortugas.
If any of the prisoners confined there
read this paper they will well remember
the Sentinel" as he was dubbed; and
few escapes were attempted while he was
on duty, though the shark was OF course
not placed there for that purpose. The